Fiat 500L: How To Reset Fuel Cutoff System (2013-2021)

Time needed: 1 minute

When an impact causes airbag deployment, the Enhanced Accident Response System will activate and a Fuel Cutoff light will appear on the screen. When this happens, you can’t start the engine before resetting the system. Here’s how to reset the Fuel Cutoff system on the Fiat 500L:

1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position

   Make sure the turn signal lever is in the neutral position

2. Turn on the ignition

   Turn the ignition key to the MAR position

3. Switch on the RIGHT turn signal

   The left turn signal turns off and the right turn signal light will blink
   

4. Turn the signal lever in the neutral position

   The right turn signal lights will be off and left turn signal lights will flash

5. Switch on the LEFT turn signal

   The right turn signal lights will be lit solid and left turn signal lights will flash

6. Turn the signal lever in the neutral position

   The left turn signal lights will be off and right turn signal lights will flash

7. Switch on the RIGHT turn signal

   The left turn signal lights will be lit solid and right turn signal lights will flash

8. Turn the signal lever in the neutral position

   The right turn signal lights will be off and left turn signal lights will flash

9. Switch on the LEFT turn signal

   The right turn signal lights will be lit solid and left turn signal lights will flash

10. Turn the signal lever in the neutral position

    The turn signal will turn off

11. Turn off the ignition and the Hazard flashers

    Turn off the hazard flashers manually

12. Start the engine to verify the system has been reset

    Done!